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#494 | Mental Health, Doordash, Isolation, & Poker (w/The Nola Grind)

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 494)August 26th, 2025
Today my guest is David (YouTube: @TheNolaGrind), and we talk physical health, mental health, and some Pro's of working gig apps.
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#493 | How a bill becomes a law (app based gig platforms)

Kentucky Delivery Network Company Driver Transparency & Protections Act
SECTION 1.
KRS Chapter [to be assigned] is amended to create a new section to read as follows:
As used in Sections 1 to 10 of this Act, unless the context requires otherwise:
"Delivery network company" or "DNC" means an entity that:(a) Uses a digital network to connect consumers with drivers to facilitate delivery services;(b) Collects payments from consumers for such delivery services; and(c) Compensates drivers for providing such services.
"Driver" means an individual who:(a) Is engaged by a delivery network company to provide delivery services;(b) May be classified as an independent contractor or an employee; and(c) Uses a personal or commercial vehicle to fulfill delivery requests.
"Consumer" means an individual who uses a delivery network company’s platform to request and receive delivery services.
SECTION 2.
A delivery network company shall, for each delivery transaction:
Clearly disclose to the consumer:(a) The total amount charged for the delivery, including all fees, tips, and service charges; and(b) The amount or percentage of the total that will be remitted to the driver.
Clearly disclose to the driver prior to accepting a delivery offer:(a) The total amount payable for the delivery; and (b) Any tip included; and
      (c) Delivery pick up and drop off location; and
      (d) Delivery total miles.
Ensure that:(a) One hundred percent (100%) of any tip provided by the consumer is paid to the driver; and(b) A driver's base compensation is not reduced based on the amount of a tip.
SECTION 3.
A delivery network company shall provide each driver with access to all contracts or terms of service that govern the relationship between the driver and the company.
Any updates or changes to contract terms shall be:(a) Provided to the driver via the digital platform and via email; and(b) Presented in clear and understandable language.
A delivery network company shall:(a) Make available all current contract templates to drivers in English and Spanish; and(b) Post notice of any revised contract terms at least fourteen (14) days prior to implementation.
SECTION 4.
A delivery network company shall maintain and publicly post a written driver deactivation policy.
If a driver is deactivated or restricted from accessing the platform, the company shall:(a) Provide written notice stating the specific reason for deactivation; and(b) Offer an internal appeal process that allows the driver to contest the deactivation and request reinstatement.
Deactivation policies and appeal procedures shall be made available on the company’s website.
SECTION 5.
When matching a driver with a consumer for a delivery, the company shall include a prompt or notice requesting that the consumer facilitate a safe delivery environment, which may include:(a) Keeping paths to delivery locations clear and well-lit; and(b) Securing pets or potential hazards.
A driver shall be provided no fewer than sixty (60) seconds to review and accept or decline a delivery offer.
SECTION 6.
A delivery network company shall submit quarterly reports to the Kentucky Labor Cabinet, containing the following data:(a) Average and range of driver compensation per delivery;(b) Percentage and distribution of tips among drivers;(c) Number of drivers deactivated during the reporting period and outcomes of appeal proceedings.
The Labor Cabinet shall compile and publish an annual report summarizing the data and providing recommendations for legislative or regulatory action as necessary.
SECTION 7.
A driver or consumer aggrieved by a violation of this Act may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for:(a) Statutory damages of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation;(b) Actual damages; and(c) Injunctive or other equitable relief as the court deems appropriate.
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet may impose administrative fines not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per violation.
SECTION 8.
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement and enforce the provisions of this Act.
SECTION 9.
The General Assembly hereby appropriates sufficient funds from the General Fund to the Kentucky Labor Cabinet to carry out its duties under this Act for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
SECTION 10.
Sections 1 through 8 of this Act shall take effect on March 6th, 2026.
This Act is hereby declared to be an emergency measure in order to allow immediate preparation and rule making, and shall take effect upon its passage and becoming law.
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#492 | Gig App Worker State By State Legislation

Do you work on any gig app platform or have friends or family that do? If yes, this is a must listen episode!
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#491 | Workers & Customers Right To Complete Detailed Transparency

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 491)
Gig App Transparency: What DoorDash & Uber DON’T Show You (But Should)
Are you a gig app driver or a customer using DoorDash or Uber? It's time to talk about complete transparency — something that's long overdue in the gig economy.
In this video, we break down how drivers are often kept in the dark about their full payout, and why customers deserve to know exactly where their money is going. From hidden tips to vague service fees, the current system leaves both sides guessing. That’s not just bad business — it’s unfair.
We call for:
100% transparency in driver offers – No more hidden tips or adjusted payouts after delivery.Detailed customer payment breakdowns – Customers should see exactly how much goes to the driver, how much is kept by the company, and what part covers fees.Real-time earnings info – Drivers deserve to know what they’re accepting BEFORE committing to the job.Trust & fairness on both sides – When drivers and customers are informed, the platform becomes stronger for everyone.
Whether you're hustling to make ends meet or just ordering lunch, you have a right to transparency.
Drop a comment with your experiences as a driver or customer. Are you getting the info you need? Let's demand better from these platforms — together.
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#490 | ROUGE RODEO AFTER DARK THiNK TANK LiVE

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 490)
Great Podbean Livestream. Keep your eye out for these live episodes. Covered a lot... tonights guest TORP from youtube (check out his channel):https://www.youtube.com/@T0RP
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#489 | 13 minutes of gig news, in 13 minutes or less

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 489)Last five weeks of 13 minutes of gig news (drops weekly every Saturday):
Independent Contractor Is A Privilege IF APPLIED CORRECTLY (July 12th)
DOORDASH Boycotts, Strikes, and Unions OH MY!! (July 26th)
California Gig App Workers Welcome To W2 Employment (August 2nd)
Uber  California Unionization Could END Gig Work (August 9th)
DOORDASH vs. EVERYONE: customers, drivers, and restaurant partners (August 16th)
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#488 | California Gig App Drivers Union

Rideshare Rodeo Podcast (episode 488):
California’s AB5, Prop 22, and AB1340, which aim to redefine gig workers’ status, with AB5’s 2019 passage sparking lawsuits from Uber and Lyft over driver classification.
Prop 22, approved in November 2020 with 59% voter support and backed by $205 million from gig companies like Uber and Lyft, allows drivers to remain independent contractors, countering AB5.
AB1340, currently under review in 2025, proposes labor relations changes for gig drivers, reflecting ongoing legislative tension.
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#487 | UBER Violence, Sexual Assaults, Robotaxis, Civil Rights Lawsuit

This week on the Rideshare Rodeo podcast (episode 487):
Uber Assaults, Robotaxis, Civil Rights Violation
Doordash Statement on Robotaxi Deliveries
Seattle is the MOST EXPENSIVE delivery market in the country

#486 | Lies in Labor Law and California Gig Workers Union

This week on the podcast:
Lies in Labor Law (national)
California assembly bill 1340
Rideshare and Gig app workers Union (starting in 2026)
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#485 | Autonomous Vehicles are simply 'Smoke and Mirrors'

THE conversation (episode 5) w/Levi Spires (YouTube @TipYouInTheApp) July 31st, 2025
.:: TOPiCS COVERED ::.
1. Ai will do more damage to 'white collar' work before Rideshare 2. Tesla drivers are responsible for FSD (Full Self Driving) vs. Waymo driverless and no responsiblity 3. Are passengers insured while riding in a Waymo (WITHOUT using YOUR insurance) 4. Lawyers will NOT take cases against autonomous AND WHY 5. Breakdown of the cost of autonomous rideshare will BLOW YOUR mind 6. Arizona law prevents driver-less Waymo's from being ticketed 7. Waymo won their case in California allowing them to not publicly disclose vital information 8. and more throughout the live
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